How many flights from Cairns to Auckland are non-stop?

In the trailing 90 days, approximately 10% of flights from Cairns to Auckland were non-stop. This indicates that direct options are less common for this route. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of connections observed was 2. Travelers should anticipate connecting flights when planning this journey.

How long does it take to fly from Cairns to Auckland?

The typical direct flight from Cairns to Auckland has a duration of 4 hours and 40 minutes, covering a distance of 3621 kilometers. For flights involving one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to 12 hours and 28 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Cairns to Auckland?

Historically, good prices on flights from Cairns to Auckland are available on a regular basis. This route is classified as having regular deal frequency. Travelers can typically find competitive fares when planning their trips, based on observations over a trailing 30-day period.

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2027-01-21 – 2027-02-05
CNS - Auckland
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A$748
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Cairns to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

Most itineraries for flights from Cairns to Auckland connect at least once. Only a small fraction, 0.1%, of recent fares are non-stop. For the majority of itineraries that include connections, you can expect to typically make 2 stopovers.

When considering cheap flights from Cairns to Auckland, the typical journey time, including connections, is approximately 4h 40m. This duration accounts for the various itineraries available, including those with stopovers.

Right now, fares from Cairns to Auckland are typically $664–$792, with a median of $724. Current fares are near the typical level for this route. A significant portion of recent fares, 67%, have been classified as a good price, and new deals show up several times a week.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland, July stands out with a median fare of $516. Other affordable months include January, with median fares around $551, and August, where the median fare is $554.

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Auckland

Regular price: A$666 - A$1,174

Prices for flights from Cairns to Auckland are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cairns to Auckland is between 666 AUD and 1174 AUD. The current lowest deal is 813 AUD with Jetstar for travel from Jan 7-Jan 21.

now A$813

Low A$666

High A$1,174

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland

The cheapest month to fly from Cairns to Auckland is July, with a median price of $516. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $749. Prices are generally lower from January to September.

July

Cheapest

Flights from A$516

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$749

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Direct flights from Cairns to Auckland

Air New Zealand

Last-minute flights going from Cairns to Auckland

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

QantasLink

A$1,150

A$1,432

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

QantasLink

A$878

A$1,351

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$866

A$1,304

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$779

A$1,051

One-way

Mon, Nov 16

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

A$845

A$1,090

One-way

Thu, Dec 3

⌛ Last-Minute

CNS - Auckland

Cairns (CNS) - Auckland (AKL)

Jetstar

A$1,351

A$890

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairns to Auckland

2 nights

Jan 21 - Jan 23

A$807 → A$751

3 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 22

A$805 → A$751

4 nights

Jan 19 - Jan 23

A$805 → A$762

17 nights

Jan 21 - Feb 7

A$738 → A$697

Popular Airports to fly from Cairns to Auckland

Cairns - Auckland route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Cairns to Auckland are near the typical level of $724.

📅 Best time to fly

July, January, and August are cheapest

Historically, July ($516), January ($551), and August ($554) offer the lowest median prices.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 4h 40m

Direct flights to Auckland typically take 4h 40m, while connecting flights average 13h 55m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up the majority of options, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Air New Zealand offers direct flights

Air New Zealand provides direct flights from Cairns to Auckland.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights on this route typically appear on a regular cadence.

Cairns main airports to depart from

Cairns (CNS)

Cheapest

Cairns Airport (CNS) is a convenient departure point for flights to Auckland.

📍 ~5 km from Cairns city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~A$663

Auckland main airports to arrive at

Auckland (AKL)

Cheapest

Auckland Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Cairns to Auckland.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$667

Airports nearby Auckland used as alternative

Hamilton (HLZ)

Cheapest

Hamilton (HLZ) is a useful alternative due to its proximity and superior road links to Auckland.

📍 ~100 km from Auckland (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$710

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Auckland

$1,710

Save $860

Virgin Australia Regional Airlines

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Auckland

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Cairns to Auckland is typically 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket is around $525. For comparison, booking 14-27 days out sees an average price of $607, while waiting until 60+ days before departure can result in an average price of $772. These trends are observed across a trailing 90-day period.

Across the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cairns to Auckland is considered to be $664 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $724. Fares exceeding $792 typically fall into the higher price range. These figures provide a benchmark for travelers seeking value on this route.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairns to Auckland are July, with a median price of $516, and January, with a median price of $551. August also offers competitive pricing, with a median of $554. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $724 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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Cairns to Auckland: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairns to Auckland

How much is a round trip from Cairns to Auckland

Regular price: A$666 - A$1,174

Prices for flights from Cairns to Auckland are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Cairns to Auckland is between 666 AUD and 1174 AUD. The current lowest deal is 813 AUD with Jetstar for travel from Jan 7-Jan 21.

now A$813

Low A$666

High A$1,174

The cheapest time to fly from Cairns to Auckland

July

Cheapest

Flights from A$516

October

Most Expensive

Flights from A$749

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec